US Bridges

CR 50S over Crooked Creek

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.60 W of CR 600 W · Structure no. 0900050

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50S over Crooked Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 50S over Crooked Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 50S
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.60 W of CR 600 W
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.77172, -86.49813
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 50S over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50S over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 50S over Crooked Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 50S over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50S over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.